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Southern Experience

Ferguson: Dear Beckham

A heartfelt Christmas reflection reminding us that the season’s real magic comes from generosity, kindness, and becoming joy for others.

Reflections: I Come From A Long Line Of War Heroes

Enjoy our "Reflections" post -- one of many vignettes and stories featuring memories of days gone by. This installment is from J.W. "Jay" Mitchell of...

Oxford Stories: Oxford’s Nella Clothing Boutique Offers 20 Summer Fashion Tips

Jeff Johnson, 55, left a chaotic technology life in Jackson and moved to quaint Oxford, returning to the apparel business. Johnson wakes up as the...

Steve Davis Set To Speak For Ole Miss Journalism School Graduation

Steve Davis turned a journalism degree from the University of Nebraska into an illustrious career in the marketing industry, and Saturday he will speak...

Kathryn James Joins Mississippi Teacher Corps In Search Of Answers To Education's Issues

Kathryn James graduates from Ole Miss on Saturday with not one, not two, but three majors including public policy, Southern studies and economics. With...

How A Scholarship Became A Lifelong Bond For A UM Student And Alumnus

Seven years ago, Jasmine Turner was a senior in high school trying to decide what her future held. A self-described, small-town girl from Tippo,...

Oxford Named 13th Best 'City For Seniors To Retire'

For college students, Oxford is a popular choice because of Ole Miss. For retirees, Oxford is a popular choice because of its high quality...

Column: Long-Ago Letter From Dr. Jere Hoar

Shortly after ending my challenging year as editor of "The Daily Mississippian," graduating from Ole Miss and moving to New York City in the...

John Cofield's Oxford And Ole Miss: Faces Of Oxford, James Ivy

It was a love/love relationship. There was no patronism from either. Ole Miss, and particularly the Freshman Class, loved James Ivy and he loved...

United Way's Inaugural 'Juleps And Jockeys' Brought The Kentucky Derby To Oxford

The Kentucky Derby is much more than just a horse race; it’s an experience. The name of the event is synonymous with big hats,...

Meek School Magazine Highlights Curtis Wilkie

This story was republished with permission of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media. Curtis Wilkie (’63) wouldn’t trade his career in...